Location & Surroundings
Shima is a settlement in Yamaguchi, Japan, at 8 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ube, 2 km to the south. The national capital Tokyo is about 795 km to the east. The nearest airport is Yamaguchi Ube Airport, 5 km away.
Also known as: 島
Basic Data
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
33° 57' 38" N, 131° 14' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 8 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,042 p/km²
- Built-up 39.0%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:16
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other section of populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
島
Weather in Shima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 27.1 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 731 W/m2.
Temperature
25.6 C
Wind
2.8 m/s N (343 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.01 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 25.6 | 2.8 | 343 | 80 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 3.9 | 2 | 90 | 1,015.9 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 100 | 41.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 2.3 | 349 | 93 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 5.4 | 14 | 73 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 115.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.1 | 6.3 | 358 | 65 | 1,008.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 8 | 730.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 5.4 | 2 | 75 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 144.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.7 | 5.4 | 360 | 74 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.3 | 6.6 | 3 | 63 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 120.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.9 | 7.6 | 6 | 57 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 754.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 5.5 | 5 | 71 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 148.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 5.0 | 7 | 66 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 5.8 | 16 | 63 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 118.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.0 | 6.5 | 4 | 56 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 704.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shima?
Now 25.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 27.1 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 731 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shima today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Shima?
Local time is 01:16. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Shima?
Shima is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of Shima?
DEM 8 m.
Where is Shima located?
It is at 33.96059, 131.24392 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shima in?
It is in Japan.